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Ministry of Defence
ENC Band Live Performance for Corona Warriors
As part of 74th Independence Day Celebrations, Eastern Naval Command organised a live performance of the Navy Band as a tribute to the Corona Warriors at Bojjana Konda heritage site in Sankaram Visakhapatnam on 05 Aug 20. Cmde Sanjeev Issar, the Naval Officer-in-Charge  welcomed Dr.Beesetti Venkata Satyavathi, Member of Parliament Anakapalli Lok Sabha Constituency, the Chief Guest and all the esteemed Corona Warriors nominated by the District Administration for the event.
The hour-long performance featured a wide selection of music ranging from Martial, English Pop music to some soul stirring songs of Patriotic fervor. The performance included popular and evergreen songs ‘Suno Gaur Se Duniya Walon’ and ‘Aye Mere watan Ke Logon’ and culminated with the rendition of the Tri-Services songs providing a fitting finale to the occasion. DD Hyderabad had live streamed the band performance on DD Saptagiri and DD Yadagiri.
The Military Bands across the country are, for the first time, celebrating Independence Day by displaying their performances across the country from 01 Aug onwards, as gestures of gratitude and appreciation of the nation towards the Corona warriors who have been steadfastly fighting to stop the spread of the Corona virus in the country even at the risk of their lives.
Ministry of Earth Sciences
Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh says, recent study has shown that there have been lesser snowfall and greater rainfall in the Himalayas in the last few years
Union Minister of State  Science & Technology; Minister of State  Earth Sciences; MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr Jitendra Singh said that recent study has shown that there have been lesser snowfall and greater rainfall in the Himalayas in the last few years.
In a written reply to a question in the Rajya Sabha today, Dr Jitendra Singh said, Studies from the National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research , under the Ministry of Earth Sciences  show that over four glacierised basins  of western Himalaya show an overall decreasing trend of precipitation during 1979-2018. However, this trend is not monotonic, with higher  reduction in precipitation during accumulation  season than ablation  season . Further, studies indicated that while the snowfall is decreasing, the liquid precipitation  has been increasing over these glacierised basins particularly during the accumulation months.
The Minister said that increased rainfall in place of snowfall during spring would lead to early exposure of glaciers, enhanced glacier melt rate as well as could accelerate the frequency and magnitude of avalanches and flash floods. He said, avalanches, landslides are natural phenomenon that cannot be prevented. However, early warning and forecasts for rainfall and snowfall are being issued by various institutions under MoES and Ministry of Defence.
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Ministry of Agriculture &
Farmers Welfare
MSP Operations during Kharif Marketing Season 2020-21
A quantity of 5783122 Cotton bales valuing Rs.16865.81 Crore procured benefitting 1124252 Farmers
In the ongoing Kharif Marketing Season  2020-21, Government continues to procure Kharif 2020-21 crops at its MSP from farmers as per its existing MSP Schemes.
Paddy procurement for Kharif 2020-21 has progressed smoothly in the procuring States & UTs of Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Telangana, Uttarakhand, Tamil Nadu, Chandigarh, Jammu & Kashmir, Kerala,Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh,Chhattisgarh, Odisha, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Bihar and Jharkhand with purchase ofover 412.91LMTs of paddy up to 19.12.2020 against the last year corresponding purchase of 337.74LMT showing an increase of 22.25 % over last year. Out of the total purchase of 412.91LMT, Punjab alone has purchased202.77 LMT till the close of procurement season in the state on 30.11.2020 which is 49.10% of total procurement in the country.
About 48.56 Lac farmers have already been benefitted from the ongoing KMS procurement Operations with MSP value of Rs. 77957.83 Crore.
Further, based on the proposal from the States, approval was accorded for procurement of 51.00 LMT of Pulse and Oilseeds of Kharif Marketing Season 2020 for the States of Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Telangana, Gujarat, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Odisha, Rajasthan and Andhra Pradesh under Price Support Scheme . Further, sanction for procurement of 1.23 LMT of Copra  for the States of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Kerala was also given. For other States/UTs, approval will also be accorded on receipt of proposals for procurement of Pulses, Oilseeds and Copra under PSS so that procurement of FAQ grade of these crops can be made at notified MSP for the year 2020-21 directly from the registered farmers, if the market rate goes below MSP during the notified harvesting period in the respective States/UTs by the Central Nodal Agencies through State nominated procuring agencies.
Upto 19.12.2020, the Government through its Nodal Agencies has procured195899.38MT of Moong, Urad, Groundnut Pods and Soybean having MSP value of Rs. 1050.08 Crores benefitting 108310 farmers in Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Haryana and Rajasthan.
Similarly, 5089 MT of copra  having MSP value of Rs.52.40 crore has been procured benefitting 3961 farmers in Karnataka and Tamil Naduupto 19.12.2020 as against the last year corresponding purchase of 293.34 MT of copra. In respect of Copra and Urad, rates are ruling above MSP in most of the major producing States. The respective State/UTs Governments are making necessary arrangements for commencement of procurement from the date as decided by the respective States based on the arrivals in respect of Kharif Pulses and Oilseeds.
Procurement operations of seed cotton  under MSP are going on smoothly in the States of Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan Madhya Pradesh,Maharashtra, Gujarat,Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Odisha and Karnataka. Till 19.12.2020 a quantity of 5783122 cotton bales valuing Rs.16865.81 Crore has been procured benefitting 1124252 farmers.
Ministry of Education
5th edition of the Prime Minister’s interaction programme ‘Pariksha Pe Charcha’ to be held on 1st April, 2022
Prime Minister to interact with students, teachers and parents all over the world
Around 15.7 lakh participants registered enthusiastically for the creative writing competition
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi will be interacting with the students, teachers and parents all over the world during the 5th edition of Pariksha Pe Charcha on 1st April, 2022. Around 15.7 lakh participants registered enthusiastically for the creative writing competition.
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi conceptualized a unique interactive program - Pariksha Pe Charcha wherein students, parents, teachers across the nation and also from overseas interact with him to discuss ways to overcome exam stress and celebrate life as an Utsav.
This event has been organized successfully for the last four years by the Department of School Education & Literacy, Ministry of Education. The first three editions of PPC were held in New Delhi in a town-hall interactive format. The fourth edition was held online on 7th April, 2021.
Ministry of Railways
In a remarkable turn around, in September 2020, Indian Railways earned Rs. 9896.86 crores from freight loading which is also Rs. 1180.57 crores higher compare to last year’s earnings for the same period . The increase in freight revenue is 13.54%
Freight loading in September 2020 is 15.3 % more than last year for the same period
All round growth in loading and revenue
Slew of efforts like formation of Business Development Units at zonal levels, running bod specialised parcel & kisan trains and better all round monitoring ensuring the growth
Number of concessions/ discounts are also being given in Indian Railways to make Railways Freight movement very attractive
In a remarkable turn around, Indian Railways has earned more revenue in the month of September as compared to last year inspite of covid related challenges.
In September 2020, Indian Railways earned Rs. 9896.86 crores from freight loading which is also Rs. 1180.57 crores higher compare to last year’s earnings for the same period . The increase in freight revenue is 13.54%.
It may be noted that trends in Freight traffic reflect the broad trends of economic activities turn around well.
On mission mode, Indian Railways achieved a significant milestone of pulling freight traffic ahead. Indian Railways freight loading and freight revenue for the month of September 2020 surpasses last year’s loading and revenue for the same month.
In the month of September 2020 Indian Railways freight loading was 102.12 million tonnes, which is 13.59 million tonnes higher compare to last year’s freight loading for the same month . The increase in the freight loading is 15.35%.
In the month of September 2020 Indian Railways earned Rs. 9896.86 crores from freight loading which is also Rs. 1180.57 crores higher compare to last year’s earnings for the same period . The increase in freight revenue is 13.54%.
In the month of September 2020 Indian Railways loading was 102.12 million tonnes which includes 42.89 million tonnes of coal, 13.53 million tonnes of iron ore, 6.3 million tonnes of foodgrains, 5.34 million tonnes of fertilizers, 6.05 million tonnes of cement , 3.85 million tonnes of clinker, and 3.52 million tonnes of mineral oil.
It may be noted that improvements in freight movements will be institutionalized and incorporated in the upcoming zero based timetable.
It is worth mentioning that a number of concessions/ discounts are also being given in Indian Railways to make Railways Freight movement very attractive.
Covid 19 has been used by Railways an opportunity to improve all round efficiencies and performances.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
India tests a new record of 6,64,949 tests in last 24 hours
More than 6 lakh tests done for 3rd successive day
Tests Per Million  cross 16,000
Keeping the focus on “Test, Track and Treat” strategy, India has continued testing more than 6 lakh COVID-19 samples for the third consecutive day in a row. India’s resolve to rapidly increase the number of tests done per day has resulted in a successful march towards 10 lakh/day testing capacity with 6,64,949 tests conducted in the last 24 hours.
The cumulative testing as on date has reached 2,21,49,351. The Tests Per Million too have seen a sharp rise to 16050. It is only by aggressive testing that positive cases can be identified, their contacts tracked and isolated as well as prompt treatment can be ensured.
A key component for the successful implementation of the “Test, Track and Treat” strategy has been the continuously expanding network of diagnostic labs across the country. The lab network as on today consists of 1370 labs; 921 labs in the government sector and 449 private labs. These include:
• Real-Time RT PCR based testing labs: 698 
• TrueNat based testing labs: 563 
• CBNAAT based testing labs: 109 
For all authentic & updated information on COVID-19 related technical issues, guidelines & advisories please regularly visit: https://www.mohfw.gov.in/ and @MoHFW_INDIA.
Technical queries related to COVID-19 may be sent to technicalquery.covid19[at]gov[dot]in and other queries on ncov2019[at]gov[dot]in and @CovidIndiaSeva .
In case of any queries on COVID-19, please call at the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare helpline no.: +91-11-23978046 or 1075 . List of helpline numbers of States/UTs on COVID-19 is also available at https://www.mohfw.gov.in/pdf/coronvavirushelplinenumber.pdf .
Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas
Government taking various measures to promote use and distributorship of LNG
The Minister of State for Petroleum and Natural Gas, Shri Rameswar Teli in a written reply to a question in the Lok Sabha today informed that the Government is taking various measures to promote use and distributorship of LNG in the country including:
 Promotion of CGD network for enhanced supply of natural gas including LNG to industrial and commercial customers.
 Pooling of gas in Fertilizer  sector.
 Establishment/capacity enhancement of LNG terminals, re-gasification.
 Promoting setting up of LNG stations on national highways, golden quadrilateral, etc.
 Regulatory supports like amendments in Central Motor Vehicle Rules , Static and Mobile Pressure Vessel Rules , LNG Vehicle type testing Standards, Diesel-LNG Dual Fuel Vehicle policy etc. have been implemented by Government.
PIB Headquarters
PIB’S BULLETIN ON COVID-19
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- 200.91 cr Total Vaccine doses  have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive
- 29,12,855 doses administered in last 24 hours
- India's Active caseload currently stands at 1,48,881
- Active cases stand at 0.34%
- Recovery Rate currently at 98.46%
- 18,294 recoveries in the last 24 hours increases Total Recoveries to
- 4,31,50,434
- 21,566 new cases recorded in the last 24 hours
- Daily positivity rate 
- Weekly Positivity Rate 
- 87.11 cr Total Tests conducted so far; 5,07,360 tests conducted in the last 24 hours
#Unite2FightCorona #IndiaFightsCorona
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Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
Government of India
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Update on Corpus Fund for Cancer Research
19 State Cancer Institutes  and 20 Tertiary Care Cancer Centres  approved under ‘Strengthening of Tertiary Cancer Care Centre Facilities’ Scheme
Union Health Ministry is implementing ‘Strengthening of Tertiary Cancer Care Centre Facilities’ Scheme in order to enhance the facilities for tertiary care of cancer. There are 19 State Cancer Institutes  and 20 Tertiary Care Cancer Centres  approved under this scheme. All these institutes focus also on cancer research. There is also focus on Oncology in its various aspects in case of All India Institutes of Medical Sciences , Delhi and new AIIMS under Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojna . Department of Health Research / Indian Council of Medical Research , with an objective to further health research in the country, carry out medical research on various health related subjects which includes research on cancer through its annual budgetary support.
The primary responsibility for implementation of health schemes in the country lies with the States. The Union Health Ministry through its centrally sponsored schemes is providing additional budgetary support to supplement the efforts of the States/UTs for implementation of various health activities including activities under National Programme for Tobacco Control and Drug de-addiction Treatment .
The Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare, Dr. Bharati Pravin Pawar stated this in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha today.
Ministry of Labour & Employment
All-India Consumer Price Index Numbers for Agricultural and Rural Labourers – July, 2023
The All-India Consumer Price Index Number for Agricultural Labourers and Rural Labourers  for the month of July, 2023 increased by 19 points each to stand at 1215  and 1226  points respectively. The major contribution towards the rise in general index of Agricultural Labourers and Rural Labourers came from food group to the extent of 18.23 and 18.28 points respectively mainly due to increase in prices of rice, wheat atta, pulses, milk, fish-fresh/dry, gur, chillies-green/dry, turmeric, garlic, ginger, onion, mixed spices, brinjal, tomato, gourd, etc.
The rise in index varied from State to State. In case of Agricultural Labourers, it recorded an increase of 1 to 29 points in 20 States. Tamilnadu with 1420 points topped the index table whereas Himachal Pradesh with 932 points stood at the bottom.
In case of Rural Labourers, it recorded an increase of 9 to 28 points in 20 States. Tamilnadu with 1407 points topped the index table whereas Himachal Pradesh with 993 points stood at the bottom.
Amongst states, the maximum increase in the Consumer Price Index Numbers for Agricultural Labourers was experienced by Tamilnadu  and for Rural Labourers by Tamilnadu and Kerala  mainly due to rise in the prices of pulses, fish fresh/dry, chillies-green/dry, ginger, onion, brinjal, tomato, gourd, etc.
Point to point rate of inflation based on the CPI-AL and CPI-RL stood at 7.43% and 7.26% in July, 2023 compared to 6.31% and 6.16% respectively in June, 2023 and 6.60% & 6.82% respectively during the corresponding month of the previous year. Similarly, Food inflation stood at 8.88% and 8.63% in July, 2023 compared to 7.03% and 6.70% respectively in June, 2023 and 5.38% & 5.44% respectively during the corresponding month of the previous year.
All-India Consumer Price Index Number :
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Group
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Agricultural Labourers
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Rural Labourers
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June, 2023
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July, 2023
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June, 2023
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July, 2023
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General Index
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1196
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1215
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1207
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1226
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Food
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1126
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1152
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1131
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1158
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Pan, Supari, etc.
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1986
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1992
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1996
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2002
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Fuel & Light
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1304
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1304
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1296
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1295
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Clothing, Bedding &Footwear
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1255
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1258
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1298
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1302
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Miscellaneous
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1264
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1266
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1269
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1271
The CPI – AL and RL for the month of August, 2023 will be released on 20th September, 2023.
Special Service and Features
PM Kisan Samman Sammelan 2022: Union Minister V Muraleedharan to deliver keynote address
Union Minister of State for External Affairs and Parliamentary Affairs Shri V Muraleedharan will deliver keynote address at PM Kisan Samman Sammelan 2022 programme at ICAR Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Mitraniketan, Vellanad, Thiruvananthapuram.The event will be held on 17th October 2022, 11.15 AM .
The minister will witness the live webcast of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi inaugurating “PM Kisan Samman Sammelan 2022” at Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi.The event brings together more than 13,500 farmers from across the country and around 1500 Agri Startups. More than 1 crore farmers, from various institutions are expected to attend the event virtually. The Sammelan will also witness participation of researchers, policy makers and other stakeholders. Prime Minister will inaugurate 600 Pradan Mantri Kisan Samruddhi Kendras  under the Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers. During the event, Prime Minister will launch Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Jan Urvarak Pariyojana - One Nation One Fertilizer. Under the scheme, Prime Minister will launch Bharat Urea Bags, which will help companies market fertilizers under the single brand name "Bharat".
The event will have various technical sessions and panel discussions with experts and farmers.Smt. Sethu Viswanathan, Director, Mitraniketan will preside over the event. Dr. Binu John Sam, Senior Scientist & Head, Chithra G. Subject Matter Specialist  will also attend the event.
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Gift for the Spouse of Prime Minister of Japan by Prime Minister
Kanjivaram Stole In Kadam Wood Jali Box
Kanjivaram silk creations are a true masterpiece of Indian weaving, renowned for their rich and vibrant colors, intricate designs, and unparalleled craftsmanship. ‘Kanjivaram’ derives its name from a small south Indian village – Kanchipuram in Tamil Nadu, from where the craft originated. Kanjivaram stole is handcrafted from pure mulberry silk threads, by skilled weavers who have inherited the tradition and techniques from their ancestors. It is a very durable and strong fabric. At the same time, it exudes a queenly elegance, sophistication and grace.
This stole is presented in a Kadam wood Jali box. Kadam  wood is considered auspicious in Indian culture and features in Indian religions and mythologies. This box has been handcrafted with ‘Jali’ or lattice work by the artisans of Kerala.
Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
Khelo India Programme
Three national level competitions have been organized under ‘Khelo India’ so far. The details are at Annexure.
The Khelo India Scheme aims at promoting culture of sports as well as attaining excellence in sports. The scheme in its present form was started in October, 2017 for a period of three years with a financial outlay of Rs. 1428.09 crore. So far Rs. 1358.31 crore has been spent and Rs. 69.78 crore is presently available for the remaining period of third and last year of the Scheme. The revised Khelo India Scheme beyond the financial year 2019-20 is under preparation. Society for Economic Development and Environmental Management  has been appointed for 3rd party assessment of Khelo India Scheme. Presently, 2747 athletes are benefiting under Khelo India Scheme of which 1335 are benefiting from residential training facilities. The number of training athletes and supporting events are likely to go up with the proposed revision of the Scheme. The Government is committed to expand Khelo India Scheme and provide all necessary financial support.
Annexure
Details of National Competitions organized under Khelo India
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Name of Competition
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Talent selection/
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Remarks
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1
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1st Khelo India School Games
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Delhi
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31.01.2018 to 08.02.2018
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3,507
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563
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The first edition had 16 sports disciplines in U-17 age group for boys and Girls, the second had 18 in U-17 & U-21 age groups  and the third edition had 20 sports disciplines in U-17 & U-21 age groups 
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2
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2nd Khelo India Youth Games
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Pune
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09.01.2019 to 20.01.2019
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5,925
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512
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3
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3rd Khelo India Youth Games
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Guwahati
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10.01.2020 to 22.01.2020
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6,130
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540
This Information was given by the Minister of State  for Youth Affairs and Sports, Shri Kiren Rijiju in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha today.
Prime Minister's Office
PM acknowledges thank you tweet from Hridaynath Mangeshkar
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has acknowledged a thank you tweet from Hridaynath Mangeshkar, the younger brother of Late Lata Mangeshkar upon the inauguration of the Lata Mangeshkar Chowk in Ayodhya. The Prime Minister remarked that Lata Didi was an ardent devotee of Bhagwan Shri Ram and it is only fitting that the sacred city of Ayodhya has a Chowk in her name.
Quoting a tweet by Hridaynath Mangeshkar, the Prime Minister tweeted;
“Lata Didi was an ardent devotee of Bhagwan Shri Ram and it is only fitting that the sacred city of Ayodhya has a Chowk in her name.”